SEND Teaching Assistant

Reed; Newbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Education is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded Special Educational Needs school in Reading on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.

This role supports children and young people aged 2-19 with complex needs including ASD, SLD, PMLD, and communication or sensory needs; you will work with teachers, therapists, and support staff in small classes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with complex learning needs and autism.
• Assisting with communication strategies and visual supports.
• Encouraging engagement in learning and social activities.
• Supporting personal development, independence and life skills.

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

Long-Term Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant - Special Educational Needs School (Reading)

Full-time, term-time only

Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent

Competitive daily rate based on experience

Reed Education is recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded Special Educational Needs school in Reading for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

This specialist setting supports children and young people aged 2-19 with a range of complex special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, sensory needs, and additional complex learning needs.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, build communication skills, and achieve their individual goals. You'll work closely alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and support staff within small class sizes, providing both classroom-based and personalised support.

Duties may include:

• Supporting pupils with complex learning needs and autism.
• Assisting with communication strategies, including visual supports and specialist approaches.
• Encouraging engagement in learning and social activities.
• Supporting personal development, independence, and life skills.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including speech and language, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy professionals. avenue.rea ing.sch.uk

Why This School?

This is a highly respected specialist provision that provides an innovative curriculum tailored to the individual needs of every pupil.

• Small class sizes and highly personalised learning.
• Extensive therapeutic support services.
• Specialist autism-friendly learning environments.
• A collaborative and supportive staff team.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

What Ofsted Says

The school was judged Good by Ofsted, with Behaviour and Attitudes rated Outstanding. Inspectors recognised the school's strong provision, positive culture, and effective support for pupils' development and wellbeing. The quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision were all judged to be Good.

We Are Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• A genuine interest in Special Educational Needs.
• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Graduates, experienced Teaching Assistants, support workers, care workers, and those looking to build a career in SEND are all encouraged to apply.

Contract Details

Reading

Full-time, term-time only

Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent

Competitive daily rate based on experience

If you're passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs and are seeking a rewarding role with excellent long-term prospects, we'd love to hear from you.